SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE HEADLINES As you may have noticed, headlines are exploding with news about sexual harassment. Many Americans agree that sexual harassment is a serious problem. A Washington Post-ABC News poll marked a significant increase, from 47 percent of Americans saying they felt that sexual harassment in the workplace was a serious problem,...
BANNING QUESTIONS ABOUT SALARY HISTORY
Texas-based employers who engage in interstate commerce are obligated to comply with statutes in the federal Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA). The Equal Pay Act requires equal pay for equal work regardless of sex and applies to private and public sectors. There should be no wage discrimination between men and women as long as...
Estee Lauder in Court Over Family Leave Policy for Dads
Estee Lauder in Court Over Family Leave Policy for Dads Estée Lauder Companies, Inc., a leading manufacturer of skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products, violated federal law when it administered a paid parental leave program that automatically provides male employees who are new fathers lesser parental leave benefits than are provided to female...
Bass Pro Outdoor World, LLC Settle Lawsuit for Discrimination
The popular retailer of fishing, camping and hunting equipment, Bass Pro Outdoor World, LLC, settled a lawsuit brought on by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC alleged the outdoor-goods retailer discriminated against minorities in its store hiring practices. A complaint was filed in September 2011. The case is EEOC v. Bass Pro Outdoor...
UBER – HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT
UBER – HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT The resignation of Uber co-founder and CEO Travis Kalanick this month is the latest black eye for the company. Kalanick was pressured to resign followed by a period of extraordinary turmoil at the company. Kalanick’s take-no-prisoners management style has left in its wake a long line of unhappy stakeholders:...